牡丹江2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、Having proper motivation is not _______ —it is another key to success.

A. artistic   B. enterprising

C. investigate D. optional

2、When working on a tough project, you need to keep ________ the guidelines to ensure you’re always on the track.

A．preserving

B．reserving

C．observing

D．deserving

3、— When shall we restart our business?

— Not until we ________ our plan.

A．had finished

B．will finish

C．are finishing

D．finish

4、There are many wonderful theme parks in America, _____ Disneyland in California is my favorite.

A．for which   B．with which C．of which D．in which

5、A new function of China’s official train ticket booking website ______to boost buyers’ chances of obtaining a ticket during the upcoming Spring Festival travel rush.

A. will be expected   B. expects   C. has been expected   D. is expected

6、The story was so moving that I could hardly ______ my tears.

A．hold up

B．hold on

C．hold on to

D．hold back

7、He ________ into the habit of smoking at the age of 14.

A． formed   B． fell   C． went   D． came

8、 She seated herself at a small table in the restaurant, waiting _____.

A. serving  B. to serve

C. served   D. to be served

9、If we lose love and self-respect for each other, this is   we finally die.

A. what   B. how

C. when   D. where

10、--- Sorry indeed, I ________ to your wedding if I had been in Beijing.

--- Forget it. I know you were out on business.

A. attended   B. had attended

C. would attend D. would have attended

11、As I grew older and became a mother, the library ____a new place and an added meaning in my life.

A.took on B.referred to C.brought up D.picked out

12、Even more widespread _______ the copying of music and the pirating of software, especially with the development of new computer programs.

A. is   B. does   C. are D. do

13、When it comes to health, females seem to be more anxious than males. A recent study reported that 66% of females overestimated their risk of ______ diseases.

A.causing B.developing

C.curing D.arousing

14、—Tracy, did your whole family go to Paris for sightseeing last year?

—No．____only two of us, my sister and I．

A．There was B．It were C．That were D．It was

15、This factory produced much dirty water, which resulted in a wide______of environmental problems．

A．branch B．range

C．species D．wave

16、The old rules have to be ________ because they only applied to the circumstances that existed when they were made twenty years ago.

A．promoted

B．established

C．revised

D．observed

17、 As the Internet is expanding day by day, the opportunities for crime ______ as well.

A. has been   B. is C. have been   D. are

18、There is no doubt that _________ a goal, one needs not only knowledge but also good personalities.

A. achieve B. achieving

C. to achieve D. achieved

19、When you are faced with obstacles in Senior 3, try not to let discouraging thoughts _______. Be optimistic and trust yourself, and you’ll make it.

A．take over

B．take up

C．take on

D．take in

20、After several rounds of competition, the little girl _________ because of her excellent spoken English and quick response.

A. put out B. picked out

C. broke out D. stood out

21、Painting & Photography Are Contest

DEADLINE: December 2, 2021

WINNER IS: Judged

ENTRY: Paid Entry

ENTRY FEE: $16

Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the first Painting & Photography online art contest for the month of December 2021. Artists from around the world are welcome to submit. This is the open subject theme. The Gallery will accept entries in 2 different categories (painting and photography). All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate. Winning artwork (Best of Show) will be on the poster of the show. $16 for 2 images, $6 for each additional photo, and $45 for up to 8 images.

2021 Friends of Blackwater Photo Contest

DEADLINE: Nov. 30, 2021

WINNER IS: Judged

ENTRY: Paid Entry

ENTRY FEE: $30 for up to first three (3), $10 for each additional photo

The Friends of Blackwater (FOB) are hosting a digital photo contest during the months of October and November 2021 to showcase Blackwater National Wildlife Shelter (NWS) and raise funds for Shelter projects. Visitors are invited to submit photos taken between January 1, 2019 and November 30, 2021, in Shelter areas open to the public, which includes the Wildlife Drive, land trails, paddling trails, the Visitor Center butterfly garden, and Shelter property along Maple Dam Road.

Global Photo Awards

DEADLINE: Apr. 17,2022

WINNER IS: Judged

ENTRY: Paid Entry

ENTRY FEE: $30 for the 1st photo, $25 for the 2nd photo and $15 for every further photo

Our mission is to create an opportunity for everyone loving photography to receive recognition for their work. We strive to award and show the best photos worldwide. We invite everyone to upload photos in each of the categories People and Nature.

Chino Hills Photo Contest

DEADLINE: Nor. 22, 2021

WINNER IS: Judged

ENTRY: Paid Entry

Capture and share the images that make you proud of Chino Hills!

【1】How much will 5 art photos for contest be charged?

A．$50.

B．$34.

C．$45.

D．$25.

【2】Who would most probably take part in the contest hosted by FOB?

A．An English teacher.

B．A children’s writer.

C．A wildlife preservationist.

D．A classical musician.

【3】What do the listed contests have in common?

A．The photos will be judged by professional photographers and netizens.

B．They charge participants for entry.

C．They will award money to best photo photographers.

D．They will accept entries in certain categories.

22、Tom Robinson, 24, was attempting to become the youngest person to row solo across the Pacific Ocean when his self-built rowboat Maiwar overturned in the South Pacific last week. He was less than 2,000km from his hometown Brisbane after leaving Lima, Peru last year.

Mr. Robinson activated an emergency beacon (示位标) and was rescued by a passing cruise ship (游轮). “You wonder what’s going to happen next and that is a really tough thought,” Mr. Robinson said. “But you have to push the thought away and stay positive.”

Holding his family members for the first time in 18 months stirred (激发) emotions in the young rower, and gave him a new appreciation for his hometown. “It’s really good to finally step through those doors, and be back in Brisbane. It’s home. I never missed it before, but I really did,” he said.

To end his 18 months at sea on such a crazy note was strange, but Mr. Robinson had many stories to tell. “It was the most remarkable adventure and it was more everything than I could have ever imagined.”

Mr. Robinson had one apology before he left for home with his family. “I would like to apologize to the passengers on board whose holiday I did interrupt. The people on the cruise ship were kind-hearted and I can’t thank them enough for all they did,” he said.

Mother Veronica Horgan said Thursday night had been very stressful as they waited anxiously. “But when we got the phone call on Friday, we heard his voice and he was saved and well. We were just so elated,” she said. “I never expected to have an adventurous son. But it’s been an interesting time for us all. Tom has had some fantastic experiences, and met some wonderful people along the way. That’s brilliant.”

【1】What can we learn about Tom?

A．He intended to set a new record.

B．He found a missing cruise ship.

C．He lost interest in rowing a boat.

D．He bought the rowboat Maiwar.

【2】Why did Tom apologize to the passengers on board?

A．For the unexpected danger.

B．For the ups and downs of his life.

C．For the inconvenience caused.

D．For the tough situation they faced.

【3】What does the underlined word “elated” in the last paragraph mean?

A．Curious.

B．Helpless.

C．Regretful.

D．Happy.

【4】What does Veronica Horgan think of her son’s adventure?

A．It upsets her plan.

B．It’s rewarding.

C．It lacks teamwork.

D．It’s more costly.

23、Sir Steven Redgrave

Winner of 5 Olympic Gold Medals

“In 1997 I was found to have developed diabetes(糖尿病). Believing my career was over, I felt extremely low. Then one of the specialists said there was no reason why I should stop training and competing. That was it -- the encouragement I needed. I could still be a winner if I believed in myself. I am not saying that it isn’t difficult sometimes. But I wanted to prove to myself that I wasn't finished yet. Nothing is to stand in my way.”

Karen Pickering

Swimming World Champion

“I swim 4 hours a day, 6 days a week. I manage that sort of workload by putting it on top of my diary. This is the key to success---you can’t follow a career in any field without being well-organized. List what you believe you can achieve. Trust yourself, write down your goals for the day, however small they are, and you’ll be a step closer to achieving them.”

Kirsten Best

Poet & Writer

“When things are getting hard, a voice inside my head tells me that I can’t achieve something. Then, there are other distractions, such as family or hobbies. The key is to concentrate. When I feel tense, it helps a lot to repeat words such as ‘calm’, ‘peace’ or ‘focus’, either out loud or silently in my mind. It makes me feel more in control and increases my confidence. This is a habit that can become second nature quite easily and is a powerful psychological tool”

【1】What does Sir Steven Redgrave mainly talk about?

A. Difficulties influenced his career.

B. Specialists offered him medical advice.

C. Training helped him defeat his disease.

D. He overcame the shadow of illness to win.

【2】What does Karen Pickering put on top of her diary?

A. Her training schedule. B. Her daily happenings.

C. Her achievements.   D. Her sports career.

【3】What does the underlined word “distractions” probably refer to？

A. Ways that help one to focus.

B. Words that help one to feel less tense.

C. Activities that turn one's attention away.

D. Habits that make it hard for one to relax.

【4】According to the passage, what do the three people have in common?

A. Courage.   B. Devotion.

C. Hard work.   D. Self-confidence.

24、Are you thinking of writing someone a letter? Call instead. It isn’t that expensive, especially when you call during the evening, night, or weekend hours. In fact, you can make a ten-minute call anywhere in the continental United States for just $2.60.

For even greater saving, always dial direct, that is, without an operator’s help. Rates (资；费) on direct calls are lower after five o’clock in the evening and lowest after eleven o’clock at night. Collect, person-to-person, and pay phone calls require the services of an operator, and they cost more than direct calls.

Need to call out of the country? Now calls to many overseas places may be dialed direct. Check your telephone direction for overseas area codes.

Next time you have good news, or you just want to stay in touch, remember, a phone call means so much more than a letter. This has been a message from Southern Bell Telephone Company.

【1】According to this passage, when is a dial telephone call cheapest?

A．During weekend hours.

B．After 5 in the evening.

C．During working hours.

D．After 11 at night.

【2】To make a ten-minute call costs $2.60, if you are in New York and want to be connected with a person in ______.

A．Alaska

B．Los Angeles

C．Hawaii

D．Mexico city

【3】What type of call requires less money?

A．A direct dial call.

B．A collect call.

C．A person-to-person call.

D．A call from a pay phone.

【4】This passage is ______.

A．an article

B．a letter

C．a talk

D．a dialogue

25、   In midair I guessed whether I should do this. I fell. My knees hurt, but I _______ practicing. “Five, six, seven, eight,” my coach shouted again with even more determination. I clapped, and the sound echoed (回响) throughout the gym. Again I _______. My coach did not shout at me, but I could sense her _______; after all, I feel the same, too.

A standing back tuck — the most challenging skill in cheerleading. For me it is very difficult. Perhaps it is the mental ________ more than my capabilities that causes me to land flat on my face. I knew I ________ the talent for such a skill, but I was terrified. I was afraid to fall.

The practice almost ended in tears because of the great disappointment. I admitted that I felt like ________. I did not want to let myself down nor my teammates, but I was ________ by my efforts. I could accept falling, but I could not accept walking away from something I had put so many hours and much energy into, so I _______ myself to practice in my free time. As I practiced, I realized that my mistakes were unavoidable. I could not _______ the skill, if I did not know how to do it, or better yet, how not to. Every morning，I am up before the rising sun, attempting what some people might call impossible, but I tell myself, “If it was easy, everybody could do it.”

“Five, six, seven, eight,” my coach said rhythmically. My body sprung into motion, and I landed on the floor. The feeling of accomplishment went beyond my body. The previous defeats meant nothing because I have ________!

【1】A.enjoyed B.stopped C.kept D.forgot

【2】A.clapped B.cheered C.shouted D.fell

【3】A.disappointment B.patience C.embarrassment D.surprise

【4】A.power B.pain C.mistake D.fear

【5】A.lacked B.owned C.appreciated D.discovered

【6】A.sleeping B.asking C.quitting D.relieving

【7】A.moved B.discouraged C.strengthened D.scared

【8】A.allowed B.wished C.pushed D.invited

【9】A.master B.show C.test D.teach

【10】A.expected B.tolerated C.waited D.succeeded

26、书面表达

2015年两会前夕， 原中央台记者柴静自费制作的关于环境污染的纪录片《穹顶之下》引起强烈反响。假如你是李华，应用英语给21世纪英文报写一封信，表达你的观点。

内容包括：1. 阐述柴静所做的事对我们生活的影响

2. 面临环境污染我们能做些什么

注意：1. 词数100 左右

2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数

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